Matt Forte is a top 3 running back on the 2nd best scoring offense in the league.

Sir Shady, I believe is McCoy and no the Bears are not a good fit for un-educated punks like Jackson and McCoy…..oh wait looks like the Eagles might not be either….

]]>By: macaroniandcheese01http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/06/bears-sign-brian-de-la-puente/#comment-3287523
Mon, 07 Apr 2014 11:59:52 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2253491#comment-3287523He signed for the veteran minimum.
]]>By: mshawn75http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/06/bears-sign-brian-de-la-puente/#comment-3287451
Mon, 07 Apr 2014 05:30:33 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2253491#comment-3287451If not a starter, at least he can be used for depth. Seems that ever since Drew got his Big payday they lose a lineman a year.
]]>By: charlie2254http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/06/bears-sign-brian-de-la-puente/#comment-3287415
Mon, 07 Apr 2014 04:01:50 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2253491#comment-3287415Bet the bears wish they had a back like Sir Shady.
]]>By: robf2010http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/06/bears-sign-brian-de-la-puente/#comment-3287396
Mon, 07 Apr 2014 03:20:55 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2253491#comment-3287396I don’t think the Saints were ever serious about re-signing him. He’s not a total bum but I think they are ready to upgrade. He gets overpowered even with All-Pro guards on both sides. They’ll probably make a run at Goodwin but I expect them to draft one to compete with Lelito. The Saints will be fine.
]]>By: basspluckerhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/06/bears-sign-brian-de-la-puente/#comment-3287339
Mon, 07 Apr 2014 02:19:36 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2253491#comment-3287339Emery is not only buying insurance for a 35-year old starter (Garza) this year, but hedging his bets for next year and beyond. If they can’t (or don’t want to) draft a C this year and the 2nd year guy they have doesn’t develop as they hoped, they simply re-up de la Puente with a longer term deal and have a plug-and-play guy for 2015 who will still be on the right side of 30 and oh by the way, already knows Kromer’s blocking system and line calls inside and out. It’s actually pretty brilliant when you think it all through.
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Mon, 07 Apr 2014 02:07:34 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2253491#comment-3287322believeland2014 says:
Apr 6, 2014 5:33 PM
Why would he take a back up job if he was a starter in new orleans?

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Maybe because Roberto Garza was signed to a one year deal and is 35 years old….just maybe…lol

]]>By: metalhead65http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/06/bears-sign-brian-de-la-puente/#comment-3287274
Mon, 07 Apr 2014 01:33:54 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2253491#comment-3287274another great move by emery. imagine how different it could have turned out for Cutler and the Bears if angelo and lovie would have understood that offense was part of the game and did even half as much to upgrade the line and offense that emery has in 2 years.
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Mon, 07 Apr 2014 00:47:47 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2253491#comment-328721711dancingditkas says:
Apr 6, 2014 6:31 PM
Does this mean the end for Patrick Mannelly?

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The long-snapper? I don’t think De La Puente was signed to be a long-snapper.

]]>By: basspluckerhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/06/bears-sign-brian-de-la-puente/#comment-3287100
Sun, 06 Apr 2014 23:11:59 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2253491#comment-3287100Strikes this Bears fan as a little odd considering they just re-signed Garza and have a 2nd year guy (Taylor Boggs) they liked enough to keep on the 53-man roster as an UDFA last year.

That being said, Phil Emery has made a lot more right moves than wrong during his time in Chicago — especially as regards the O-Line — so I’ll go with him on this one. Garza can also play G so if the same is true of de La Puenta that gives them some options as far as interior line depth too.

]]>By: larryboodryhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/06/bears-sign-brian-de-la-puente/#comment-3287090
Sun, 06 Apr 2014 23:01:05 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2253491#comment-3287090Not familiar with him, but this sounds like a nice depth move by Emery. Garza may not have much left, although he did rebound last year under Kromer.
]]>By: doubleogatorhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/06/bears-sign-brian-de-la-puente/#comment-3287059
Sun, 06 Apr 2014 22:35:57 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2253491#comment-3287059He and Charles Brown were the two weakest links on the O line in N.O. This was a needed change, not sold on Lelito either, they will draft one in the third round and possibly a starter…
]]>By: norwegianwudhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/06/bears-sign-brian-de-la-puente/#comment-3287055
Sun, 06 Apr 2014 22:33:10 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2253491#comment-3287055In other news… a dog was brought out of deep
sleep by his owner saying, “OUTSIDE?!”
]]>By: 11dancingditkashttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/06/bears-sign-brian-de-la-puente/#comment-3287053
Sun, 06 Apr 2014 22:31:47 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2253491#comment-3287053Does this mean the end for Patrick Mannelly?
]]>By: jacobslatterhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/06/bears-sign-brian-de-la-puente/#comment-3287039
Sun, 06 Apr 2014 22:20:04 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2253491#comment-3287039That’s de la Cool.
]]>By: nola5712http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/06/bears-sign-brian-de-la-puente/#comment-3287020
Sun, 06 Apr 2014 22:10:05 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2253491#comment-3287020aaron kromer is takin’ everybody with him! ok…not everybody, but it sure feels like it.

]]>By: mattryansnoodlearmhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/06/bears-sign-brian-de-la-puente/#comment-3287012
Sun, 06 Apr 2014 22:07:23 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2253491#comment-3287012Good pass blocker…horrible run blocker, strange he went to a team as a back up though.
]]>By: mrlalooshhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/06/bears-sign-brian-de-la-puente/#comment-3287004
Sun, 06 Apr 2014 21:59:10 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2253491#comment-3287004Bears are just plain desperate. How much did they give this clown?
]]>By: jpherlinghttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/06/bears-sign-brian-de-la-puente/#comment-3287003
Sun, 06 Apr 2014 21:58:41 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2253491#comment-3287003This is the guy the Giants should have signed. Thank you very much, Jerry Reese.
]]>By: joneil66http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/06/bears-sign-brian-de-la-puente/#comment-3286987
Sun, 06 Apr 2014 21:48:49 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2253491#comment-3286987Wouldn’t be surprised if they were quietly trying to creat some competition for Garza as the starter. He’s not getting any younger but I’m sure they like what he brings to the locker room so they’ll avoid coming right out and saying that De La Puenta is in the mix as the starting center. It will be interesting to see how this shakes out in camp. Either way, another solid signing for Emery and the Bears. They’ve added a lot of depth this offseason and created a lot of competition.
]]>By: princeopushttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/06/bears-sign-brian-de-la-puente/#comment-3286985
Sun, 06 Apr 2014 21:46:35 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2253491#comment-3286985wonder what the odds are of the browns and saints pulling an nba style sign and trade,mack for graham
]]>By: bcajunhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/06/bears-sign-brian-de-la-puente/#comment-3286980
Sun, 06 Apr 2014 21:42:46 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2253491#comment-3286980I guess some people dont want a championship…oh well later weaklink
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